hard work

Example Sentences

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I know what it feels like to arrive somewhere that might actually try to reward hard work and correct its own mistakes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“It should reflect American values: hard work, humble beginnings, doing right by your neighbor,” the interior designer Annie Elliott told HuffPost.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Myllyaho admits that getting the balance right is hard work.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

I take your point and applaud you for turning your finances around, particularly through hard work, patience and waiting to claim Social Security at 70.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Meanwhile at meets, my hard work in the gym was starting to pay off.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles